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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 200,885.83, 277,202.26 and 120,311.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 200,885.83, 277,202.26 and 120,311.29 is: 166,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    200,885.83 : 277,202.26 = 120,311.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    200,885.83/277,202.26 = 120,311.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    200,885.83x = 277,202.26 × 120,311.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    200,885.83x = 33,350,561,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,350,561,491.52/200,885.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,017.49

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